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Nacra F18 Evolution

The Nacra F18 Evolution is a racing catamaran built with advanced technology, sophisticated design tools and 45 years of experience. The primary ambition of the new Formula 18 design was to build upon the Nacra F18 Infusion’s unique pedigree as the best all-around performing F18, over the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

Winner of the F18 Europeans, F18 Worlds & The Worrell 1000 Race!

Most notable on this F18 Evolution: the hull shape design. It has an aggressively styled raked wave-piercing bow with a horizontal hull chine running back into the transom. This design delivers a unique compromise for both sailing upwind and downwind at different speeds. The optimized foredeck in front of the main beam and embedded beams into the hull add extra sleekness to this design. The updated longitudinal beam position optimizes the hydrodynamic and aerodynamic balance between the sail plan and appendages.

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Come sail the Nacra F18 Evolution at our Test Center in the Outer Banks of NC.  Our program, “Try it before you buy it” is a great way to try a a new boat to make sure it is a good fit.  Our test center is located at our partner business  Nor ‘Banks Sailing and Watersports in Duck, NC . Appointments  are required for boat testing and we charge a demo fee for the test. Demo fees vary by boat.  The demo fee will be reimbursed to you if you purchase a boat.  Test sails are offered April through October and are weather dependent.  To make a appointment for a test sail please Contact us to set it up.   

The F18 class is founded in 1993 by Pierre Charles Barraud and Olivier Bovyn. The F18 class aims to provide fair racing for crews of various weights. With the use of two different sail sizes of jibs and spinnakers, crews can weigh from 115 to over 150 kg. Competition between the manufacturers keep the costs at the lowest level. Allowing mixed and female crews to compete on an equal basis in large male fleets made entering in the class more accessible for every sailor. The Formula 18 class keeps offering popular, exciting, safe and fair racing, and also keeps on growing and evolving.

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Standard Configuration

• Designer: Nacra/Morrelli & Melvin
• Glass foam sandwich FRP epoxy resin
• Carbon daggerboard
• Carbon kick up rudders
• 1:10 main sheet system
• 1:16 Cunningham
• 1:4 Jib Cunningham
• Harken hardware
• Tapered Spin Halyard
• Nylon spinnaker
• Pentex sails
• Jib Self Tacker
• Wing trampoline with out kickers
• Fixed Carbon tiller extension
• Shroud and forestay with adjustable turnbuckle
• Foot straps
• Deck sweeper sail
• Adjustable trapeze system
• Full boat cover and mast cover

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• Chicken Line System

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The evolution of sailing

Record-breaking winning design. The next step in Formula 18 sailing. (r)Evolutionary on every level.

Using the most advanced technology in Formula 18 sailing, the Nacra F18 Evolution is a racing catamaran built to win – a sophisticated design combined with 45 years of experience make it the best all-round performing Formula 18 multihull, across the full range of sailing conditions for every sailor.

The literal evolution in Formula 18 sailing, it’s the next iteration of the boat that won it all, the Nacra F18 Infusion . Using the same unique construction process, this catamaran will take you to heights in performance you’ve only dreamed of.

Usage Competitive One Design racing

Crew 2  Sailors

EVOLUTION IS THE SECRET TO THE NEXT STEP

The main purpose of the new F18 Evolution design was to build upon the unique pedigree of the Nacra F18 Infusion MKII  as the previous best-in-class allrounder. Taking all the best parts from its predecessor, redesigning its flaws, improving where we could, we’ve created a worthy successor.  The main visual difference is of course a completely new hull shape, but the real improvement is 

in the details. Built to push through in even the toughest conditions on the water, the Nacra F18 Evolution is truly the next step in Formula 18 sailing. Built upon a great legacy, it’s only a matter of time before the F18 Evolution makes its unforgettable mark in Formula 18 sailing.

NEW HULL DESIGN An already winning design.  The Nacra F18 Evolution has the same overall specifications as the Infusion MKIII , but incorporates a new hull design with reverse raked stems. It has a fractional sloop rig with aluminum spars. The hulls feature transom-hung carbon fibre rudders controlled by a tiller and dual retractable carbon fibre daggerboards. The rudders are a kick-up design.

CONFIGURABLE SAIL PLAN Next generation sailing performance.  Close collaboration with the aerodynamic sail design of Performance Sails has ensured an optimized sail plan which features the regatta proven Pentex™ Decksweeper mainsail and an optimized jib design tailored to the new mainsail. A tough polyester spinnaker, available in 3 colours and 2 types of different strength cloth, completes the sail plan.

Nacra Sailing strives to always be on the forefront of development. We don’t get it right all the time, but the F18 range has been a benchmark in design- and construction processes for decades, and the front line of box rule racing.  The Nacra F18 Evolution  truly reveals our DNA, everything Nacra stands for. As an early adopter of the since perfected Infusion process, our development has taken a rapid flight that allowed us to be on the bleeding edge of Formula development limits. And we’re unabashedly proud of that.   Not only have we poured 45 years of knowledge in this boat, we coupled that with feedback from pretty much all F18 legends and engineers, some of whom have since evolved to America’s Cup teams. From fluid dynamics to optimizing hull strength, to working with optimal sail shape and weight rules, ‘Scuderia’ Nacra’s 9th (!) generation F18 is built on a rich history of strife, success, hardship and perseverance.

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The International Hobie 18

The Hobie 18 was introduced in 1977 as the performance cat that would take the Hobie family of boats to the next level. Designed with symmetrical hulls and daggerboards. The boat also incorporated equipment not available on earlier Hobie designs. Two prime examples are the Roller Furling Jib and an integrated traveler track on the rear crossbar. Another significant departure from previous Hobie designs was the loose footed Mainsail. Integral hiking / trapeezing wings Spring-loaded pivoting daggerboards controlled with a single line Mylar / Dacron taffeta sails First Hobie to be designed with a Comptip New rudder castings that would be retrofitted to the 18 and be standard on all future models.

The boat was an immediate success, and competitive fleets sprouted up in North America, Australia and to a lesser extent in Europe, where the boat was built with an all-aluminum mast, tapered above the hounds. The 17 became an ISAF International Class in 1990.

Boat Weight

The advertised weight of the newly introduced Hobie 18 was 400#. But the early boats were far heavier than that. Hobie was selling boats as fast as they could build them, and not much attention was paid to the amount of fiberglass and resin that was used. During the early to mid 80’s hull weights started dropping but premature failure at stress points became problematic. This failure was addressed by adding shroud anchors that spread the load at the shrouds and the same part is used to strengthen the boat at the anchor points for the front crossbar. Boats built from 1986 to present generally will weigh in very close to the factory specification.

Versatility

The Hobie 18 is probably the most versatile catamaran ever built. There are still active and competitive fleets in many areas of the country. It is equally enjoyable both as a racer and as a daysailor. With the jib furled, it can be easily single handed like the Hobie 14, or wings can be added and it becomes a very manageable family daysailor/cruiser. It can easily be sailed off the beach, and yet is much less “active” than its smaller cousins, stable and forgiving without being as technical and “spirited” as the Hobie 20 
For those looking for a bit more of a thrill, you can pick up a SX rig and/or a spinnaker kit can be added to any incarnation of the Hobie 18.

Crew Weight¨

The minimum crew weight according to class rule was changed in the late 1990’s from 285# up to 295# where it remains at this writing. The boat is most competitive when sailed with combined crew weight between 295# and 320#. It still competes very well with combined crew weights up to around 360#. Due to the tall bows and high volume hulls it can be a lot of fun with 3 or 4 adults and still day sails very well with 500# of crew weight, or sometime more.

Sailing Characteristics

The Hobie 18 is once again incredibly versatile. The boat handles well over a wide range of conditions. It will point a bit higher than its asymmetrical cousin, although it is a bit wetter in heavy winds because the trampoline closer to the water. It is built like a tank, and will stand up well to as much wind as you are comfortable sailing. In extremely light conditions it will not live up to its Portsmouth rating, but when sailed by a competent crew will still keep up with both the Hobie 16 and the Hobie 20. The tall bows make it very difficult to “pitch pole” and it is a much smoother ride than the smaller Hobies. The Hobie 18 can be sailed well with relatively inexperienced crew, because while there are many more adjustments than on the Hobie 16, they are not nearly as critical to the overall performance of the boat as they are on the Hobie 20 or the Hobie Tiger/Wildcat.

Production Changes

While the original Hobie 18 SE has seen no significant changes during its lifetime, Hobie added wings and introduced the Magnum 18 in 1984. Sometime around 1990, Hobie added longer wings, a taller mast and vertical cut Mylar sails in and introduced the Hobie 18SX. Very shortly after the SX hit the showroom, the Hobie Miracle 20 made its debut and the performance oriented sailors embraced it and never looked back at the Hobie 18 SX. There are very few SX’s still available, and the only nationally active Hobie 18 racing class is the original incarnation, the Hobie 18 SE.

In 2004 Hobie ended production of the Hobie 18 in any configuration. In 2011 Hobie Cat Australia made a limited run of 10 sets of hulls for loyal owners that wanted many more years of sailing from their Hobie 18 platform. 9 of those sets were shipped to the USA.

Modifications for Racing

The factory 3:1 downhaul can be upgraded to as much as 8:1, and can be brought out to each side of the boat so it can be adjusted from either side of the boat. A positive Mast Rotation system can be used to keep the mast rotated in light air conditions when sailing off the wind.

What to look out for in a Used boat

The Hobie 18 is a very well constructed boat however two common problem areas are soft spots in the Deck just in front of the rear cross bar where the skipper sits. Also be sure to inspect for cracking where the front crossbar attaches to the hull. If you are getting an excessive amount of water in the hulls, the most common point of entry is the dagger board trunk.. Check the seal both at the top and the bottom. The area at the top is very often where you will find the problem. As with all Hobies, be sure and drain water out of the hulls after use, and leave the port off to allow humidity to escape. Used boats are generally priced in the $1000 to $3500 range depending on age, condition, and whether or not it has wings.

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Hobie Cat 18

Beverly, New Jersey

Length 18.0

Posted Over 1 Month

Solid hulls with no soft spots. Newer trampoline with extra dagger board and two trapezes. Trailer is solid and ready to go. Full set of sails. Available to inspect anytime.

1976 Hobie Cat Hobie 18

Phoenix, Arizona

Make Hobie Cat

Model Hobie 18

1976 Hobie Cat Hobie 18 Hobie Cat 18. This is a great boat and a blast to sail. New jib, trampoline, sheets, tiller arm and standing rigging. I picked this boat up in California five years ago and completed a total rehab, the hulls are solid. I trailer the boat to Rocky Point, Mexico to sail off Sandy Beach. There are many accessories (Cat Tracs, life jackets, harnesses, etc) and spare parts included. This is a fast boat. The boat will hold four but is fastest with two. Everything you need to sail tomorrow is included. The boat is located in Phoenix, Arizona, 85024. Check for shipping costs to your location.

1985 Hobie Cat 18

Goodland, Florida

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1985 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

2001 Hobie Cat 18

2001 Hobie Cat 18 The Hobie l8 catamaran is recognized around the world as one of the finest performance multihulls. Prestigious events like the Championship of Champions and the U.S. Multihull Championships, both sponsored by the United States Yacht Racing Union, have been contested on the 18. More complex the Hobie 18 catamaran is designed for racing, but also makes an excellent cruising boat for three or four people. Pop on Magnum wings, better performance and more room for cruising. Tuning options are almost limitless. Symmetrical hulls minimize wetted surface and easily carry heavier crews. The large main and genoa drive the boat hard through any water condition. Road trailer reconditionedCall Ali    989 390 9182Too SeeLocated in Harbor in Springs, MI

1980 Hobie 18'

Jacksonville, Florida

Model 18'

Category Catamarans

Great condition 2 very small soft spots. Recently started the process of fiberglassing inside the hull where the delamination has occured. Comes with Main and Jib sail, along with all blocks tackle and rigging.Trampoline is in poor shape, easy to replace though. Have owned it and sailed the boat a little over a year. Currently she is sitting awaiting to have the mast stood up to go sailing again. But I also have a N.A.C.R.A. 5.2 which I plan on getting set up for single handing with a spin. The Hobie 18 is a great starter family boat to go out to the beach, lake, or river sailing. Very fast and easy to control. If you are interested in this or have any questions please message me.

hobie 18, with wings

Guilford, Connecticut

great fun used but good condition new black mesh for the wings, blue vinyl trampoline, sail are good.trailer is registered in CT.visible in Guilford CT.

2006 Hobie Tiger 18

Beach Haven, New Jersey

Model Tiger

Category Catamaran Sailboats

For sale is my 2006 Hobie Tiger 18 on a load rite trailer. Both the trailer and the boat are in great condition. She is set up with a self tacking jib and comes with one main sheet, two jibs and a spinnaker. The trailer can be converted to stack two cats on it (I do not have the racks for this). This is a great boat that I unfortunately do not have the time to use. Beach wheels are included. Clean title in hand. Local pickup only. I will not ship. I only accept cash or direct wire transfer for payment. Feel free to ask any questions and I will answer them to the best of my ability.

1979 Hobie Cat 18 CAT

Napa, California

Model 18 CAT

18 FT. HOBIE CAT WITH SOFT SPOTS ON HULL BUT NO LEAKS. RIGGED FOR ONE PERSON WITH TILLER STAYS. SAILS AND TRAMP ARE GOOD FOR 4 OR 5 MORE YEARS. LOTS OF SPARE PARTS. LARGE STEEL LOCK UP BOX FOR STORING . TRAILER HAS LARGE WIDE TIRES. VERY FAST WITH ONE SAILOR. WILL DELIVER IN STATE $ 1.00 per mile KEN'S CEL 707-342-0885 PAY WITH PAYPAL

1992 Hobie Cat 18SX

Bonney Lake, Washington

1992 Hobie Cat 18SX, 1992 HOBIE CAT 18SX FOR SALE. EXCELLENT CONDITION AND NO HULL DELAMINATION PROBLEMS. NEW WHIRLWIND SAILS - 6 YRS. OLD - (HAVE ORIGINAL MARDIGRAS JIB AND MAIN), NEW LINES AND SPINNAKER WITH POLE AND RIGGING. RACE RUDDERS (HAVE ORIGINAL BLACK VINYLS) AND HOTSTICK TILLER. HAVE A PLASTIC MILK CRATE WITH ORGANIZERS OF THINGS TO KEEP YOU SAILING. $3500

Hobie 18 Magnum Sailing Catamaran

Lake George, New York

Model 18 Mag

18' hobie magnum catamaran for sale. It come with wings (magnum) and is also rigged for trapeze wires, 2 each sides. the wings are really nice bit if its really blowing and you want to push her you can fly a hull while on the wire. It is also rigged with a righting system/rope that pulls up under the shear when not in use. This is so much more boat than a 16 but not in an intimidating way. I sailed her solo often thanks to the wings. Unlike a 16 she is also still fast and fun with 3 people on board. The hull is equipped with dagger boards each side. The year is 1983Trailer is galvanized and is included. Main sail is sun burst and the jib is all white. I can step the mast and rig her by myself but 2 makes it much easier. I will show you or help you rig her up if you're local.

1981 Hobie Cat HOBIE CAT HOLDER

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

Model HOBIE CAT HOLDER

1981 Hobie Cat HOBIE CAT HOLDER Hull Type: Lifting Keel Rig Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 20.33' / 6.20m LWL: 18.42' / 5.61m Beam: 7.83' / 2.39m Listed SA: 194 ft2 / 18.02 m2 Draft (max.) 3.58' / 1.09m Draft (min.) 1.00' / 0.30m Displacement: 1160 lbs./ 526 kgs. Ballast: 260 lbs. / 118 kgs. Sail Area/Disp.1: 28.17 Bal./Disp.: 22.43% Disp./Len.: 82.86 Designer: Ron Holder/Dave Ulmann Builder: Vagabond Sailboats/Hobie Construction: FG Bal. type: First Built: 1980 Last Built: 1987 # Built: 265 RIG AND SAIL PARTICULARS KEY I(IG): 22.60' / 6.89m J: 7.25' / 2.21m P: 24.04' / 7.33m E: 9.33' / 2.84m PY: EY: ISP: SPL/TPS: SA(Fore.): 81.93 ft2 / 7.61 m2 SA(Main): 112.15 ft2 / 10.42 m2 Sail Area (100% fore+main triangles): 194.07 ft2 / 18.03 m2 Sail Area/Disp.2: 28.18 Est. Forestay Length.: 23.73' / 7.23m BUILDERS (past & present) More about & boats built by: Hobie Cat DESIGNER More about & boats designed by: Ron Holder - 1981 HOBIE CAT HOLDER 20

18'6 Hobie Tandum Island 2012

South Tamworth, New Hampshire

Boat owners notes for 2012 HOBIE Tandum Island call John at 603-236-1435. The HOBIE Tandum Island has a proven track record, It is incredibly fast and I have done over 16 MPH with it and It will sail in a very light wind but becomes a rocket when the wind is up (very exciting), It has a large responsive rudder and a drop down center board that can be raised for shallow water, This kayak has twin mirage drive flippers and is faster peddled than you can paddle, So if the wind dies, you can still travel at a good rate of speed, It can also be paddled. I have sailed this in very rough waters and the out riggers keep it stable, You can stand up in it with no danger of tipping over, With a conventional Kayak if you see the mountains twenty miles away...you will think twice about paddling that far, With a Hobie Tandum...its a quick trip when the wind is up, You can tack into the wind unlike many kayaks that have just a simple sail that you can only go in the direction of the wind, This is a true sail boat and is faster than most larger sail boats. The Hobie is great to fish out of or use as a swim platform, This is a 2012 boat and has not had much use, I bought one in New Zealand and that is where I will do my sailing.,I sail on the ocean and absolutely love this boat. I have used it camping and can haul all the gear with no problem, a safe load is 600 pounds, There are three large storage compartments to put your gear and food, I have also strapped a cooler behind the rear seat. When the wind comes up...you can feel the acceleration...like a motorcycle, it is amazing and more fun than I can describe, I built this single axle all aluminum trailer in my machine shop and it was custom designed just for the Tandum Island, It has high ground clearance and is perfectly balanced, It is all aluminum square tube construction, 6061-T6 aluminum with .25 wall thickness...so it is strong and light,the trailer has independent suspension on each wheel. Total weight of the boat is just over 200 pounds and it is so easy to launch with the beach wheels or the trailer, The trailer uses the Hobie Factory cradles designed for the Tandum Island, This boat is made to sail and go the distance, and it can handle rough water with ease, The higher the wind, the wider the smile. The boat is available for sale without the trailer for $4,500. Questions? Call John at 603-236-1435.

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum Wing 18

Sarasota, Florida

Private Seller (941) 400-3854 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1986 Hobie Cat Magnum Wing 18, 1986 Hobie 18. Hulls are very stiff, no soft spots. This is a strong boat. Includes:ALL NEW STANDING RIGGING.NEW HOT STICK TILLERLOWER RUDDER CASINGSCAM ASSEMBLIESONE PIECE TRAMPincludes Harken blocks, trapeze for 2 (and at least one bucket seat), mast cradle for trailering, and solid trailer. Comp Tip Mast.Also includes: MAGNUM WINGS.with brand new black tramp covers. And BRAND NEW MOUNTING HARDWARE. (wings are not currently installed on the boat. You can see the frames and covers in one of the included photos.)Also includes the old tramp covers. The new ones need grommets installed.You will not find a cleaner, stronger Hobie 18. She is a a dream boat. Please email me with any questions you have. I look forward to hearing from you! $3700, 9414003854 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum

Santa Fe, Texas

Model Magnum

1986 Hobie Cat Magnum, Hobie 18' Magnum Nationals sail boat. Two sets of sails. Red and Blue. Has matching jib sails as well. Excellent condition. Nice sail box for equipment. Galvanized trailer with new tires. Has always been kept inside and out of sun. Will not find a nicer sailboat than this one. $5000.00

2015 Sailbird 18

Satellite Beach, Florida

Make Sailbird

2015 Sailbird 18 18 FT (21FT LOA) SAILBIRD RACING TRIMIRAN. COMPLETELY RECONSTRICTED USING HIGH TECH CLOSED CELL FOAM STRINGERS, BULKHEADS, FLOOR, & SWING KEEL. NO WOOD ANYWHERE! 11'6" BeamSAILS: FULLY BATTENED SQUARE TOP MAIN SAIL ON 26 FT MAST, 165% SCREECHER ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER, ON STAINLESS BOW PULPIT, JIB ON HARKEN ROLLER FURLER. SAILS ARE BY MAC SAILS OF STUART. MAC SAILS ALSO RIGGED THE BOAT. THIS BABY FLYS. VIRTUALLY SAILS IN ALMOST NO WIND VERY EASY TO SAILPLENTY OF STORAGE AND ROOM, BUILT IN COOLER. VERY LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONG.BOAT COMPLETELY REDONE EARLY 2016 WITH AWLGRIP PAINT TOPSIDES AND INTERLUX VC PERFORMANCE PAINT ON THE BOTTOM. MANY EXTRASNew Spinaker, New Minnkota trolling motor also available SHE CAN BE FOLDED UP FOR EASY TRANSPORT IF DESIREDBASICALLY WHAT A HOBIE CAT CATAMARAN WISHES IT WAS !SADLY I MUST SELL HER. MAKE OFFERBOAT IS ON A CUSTOM LIFT THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST IF NEEDED.321-536-5511 CALLS ONLY '

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Formula 18 (F18)

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One-Design Class Type: Multihull

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 90

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About Formula 18 (F18)

The F18 class aims to provide fair boat for boat racing without handicaps on catamarans from various manufacturers and different designs within a “box” formula rule and for crews of various weights. Competition between boat manufacturers and sail makers keep costs very competitive and the competition is very close. Racing with upwind speeds of 11-13 knots and downwind speeds of 18-20 kts makes the racing very exciting. Allowing mixed and all female teams to compete on an equal basis fleets makes entering the class more accessible for every sailor. The Formula 18 class keeps offering popular, exciting, safe and fair racing, and also keeps on growing and evolving. The boat was designed for both distance “raid” racing and standard around the buoy multiple race events. There are major continental and world championships annually often with 100 to 160 catamarans entered.

Boats Produced: 500

Class boat builder(s):

Cirrus (France), Falcon (USA), Goodall (Australia), Nacra (Netherlands), Scorpion (Poland), Windrush (Australia)

Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? 200

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Arizona – Phoenix; California – Long Beach, San Diego, Santa Cruz, San Francisco; Florida – Clearwater, Sarasota, Key Largo; Hawaii – Oahu; Maryland; Massachusetts – Boston, Michigan; Rhode Island – Newport, Utah – Salt Lake City, Wisconsin, Washington – Seattle;

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  2

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  300-380 lbs; minimum combined crew weight 330 lbs (150 kg) otherwise carry 1/2 pound lead for each pound underweight

Boat Designed in  1995

Length (feet/inches): 18′

Beam: 8’5″

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 396 lbs (180 kg) minimum required weight with sails

Draft: Approximately 5 ft but varies by type of F18. Boat has two daggerboards which can be raised when in shallow water.

Mast Height: 30′

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Trac-18 is a 18 ′ 0 ″ / 5.5 m catamaran sailboat designed by David & Jerry Hubbard and built by AMF Corp. and Alcort starting in 1982.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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3 escaped inmates from Grenada charged with murder after US sailing couple vanishes

Police transport escaped prisoners Atiba Stanislaus, far left, and Trevon Robertson who are handcuffed together in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Monday, March 4, 2024. The men had escaped from a police holding cell in Grenada on Feb. 18 and are suspected of hijacking a catamaran while Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel, who disappeared, were aboard. (AP Photo/Kenton Chance)

The yacht “Simplicity”, that officials say was hijacked by three escaped prisoners with two people aboard, is docked at the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coastguard Service Calliaqua Base, in Calliaqua, St. Vincent, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Authorities in the eastern Caribbean said they were trying to locate two people believed to be U.S. citizens who were aboard the yacht that was hijacked by the three escaped prisoners from Grenada. (AP Photo/Kenton X. Chance)

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Three escaped inmates from the eastern Caribbean island of Grenada were charged in the killing of a U.S. couple whose catamaran they hijacked, police said Thursday.

Ron Mitchell, a 30-year-old sailor; Atiba Stanislaus, a 25-year-old farmer; and Trevon Robertson, a 23-year-old unemployed man, were charged with capital murder, escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery and kidnapping. Stanislaus also was charged with one count of rape, according to a statement from the Royal Grenada Police Force.

The men appeared in court on Thursday and were ordered held in prison until their hearing in late March.

They were accused of escaping from a police holding cell on Feb. 18 and hijacking a catamaran owned by Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel while they were aboard. Authorities said they believe the couple was thrown overboard as the suspects sailed to nearby St. Vincent, where they were arrested on Feb. 21.

The three men were ordered deported from St. Vincent on Monday.

The nonprofit Salty Dawg Sailing Association described Hendry and Brandel as “veteran cruisers” who participated in last year’s Caribbean Rally from Hampton, Virginia, to Antigua, and had planned to spend the winter cruising in the eastern Caribbean.

Their bodies have not been found.

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With so many off-coast gems, you’d need more than a lifetime out at sea to get around them all. But one thing that will help is having a nippy vessel that can transport you from A to B in quick-smart fashion. That’s where catamarans come into play, with their promise of speed, stability and spaciousness. Here are three of the best companies for finding a catamaran charter in Croatia right now.

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Since launching in 2015, Boatsters Black have been pairing charter guests with exceptional yachts in Europe and the Caribbean. In Croatia, they have around 60 crewed yachts available for charter, including two catamarans, with prices starting at €38,000 per week for a super-fast 75-foot vessel that sleeps up to 10 guests across its 5 cabins and also comes with an alfresco cinema. The company’s fleet is also paired with a wide range of suggested itineraries for each destination to help inspire you.

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